1945 Map of Bristol

About this map

Bristol serves as the focal point of this mid-1940s landscape, situated just east of the Apalachicola River where the prominent Alum Bluff overlooks the water. The survey reveals a terrain defined by complex hydrology, with numerous drainages like Beaverdam Creek and Telogia Creek cutting through the countryside. A significant surveying mark, the Base Line, bisects the region east-to-west, passing through the heart of the settlement. To the south, the clear waters of Lake Mystic contrast with the dense vegetation of Mud Swamp and Bird Pond. The map also delineates the historic extent of the Forbes Purchase, a massive land grant with boundaries supplied by the State of Florida. Genealogists may find interest in the local Cem located south of the town center, while the network of named branches, including Dawson Branch and Camp Branch, provides a detailed record of the local watershed prior to modern development.